Weight divisions - BoxRec Weight divisions 5 History of the Weight Divisions Current Weight Divisions In January 2015, the World Boxing Council , World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation reached an agreement to standardize the names of the 17 weight categories. (The World Boxing Organization has yet to adopt these standard class names.) The currently-recognized weight divisions/classes for professional male boxers, listed in maximum allowable weight, as defined by these four major sanctioning bodies , are: Division/Class Pinweight: up to 101 pounds Light Flyweight: 106 Light Flyweight: up to 106 pounds Flyweight: 112 Super Heavyweight: over 201 Traditional Eight Divisions These are commonly known today as the "traditional divisions," which were basically the only weight classes throughout the early 20th Century, before the numerous "super," "junior" and "light" classes were added.

Flyweight: 8 st (50,802 Kg / 112 lbs) Bantamweight: 8 st 6 lbs (53,525 kg / 118 lbs) Featherweight: 9 st (57,153 kg / 126 lbs) Lightweight: 9 st 9 lbs (61,235 kg / 135 lbs) Welterweight: 10½ st (66,678 kg / 147 lbs) Middleweight: 11 st 6 lbs (72,574 kg / 160 lbs) Light Heavyweight: 12½ st (79,378 kg / 175 lbs) Heavyweight: (unlimited) See also, 15 Feb 1909 Los Angeles Herald article re: necessity for revision to universal 8 divisions: [1] History of the Weight Divisions The 21 National Sporting Club ( NSC ) Rules- (1891-?) London-based private club amends 12 Queensberry Rules , modifying with new augment rules with nine specific criteria, such as designating role of

 officials; devised a system of scoring bouts; and enabled referee to determine who won.

Major accomplishment transpired in 1909 ratification vote and 1910 implementation of 8 traditional weight classes: Heavyweight [176 lbs plus; at least 75.3 kg; over 12 stone, 7 lbs] Cruiserweight [175 lb maximum; 79.5 kg; or 12 stone, 7 pounds] later called "lighter heavyweight" by the English and "light heavyweight" by the Americans. Solidified under the New York State Athletic Commission and National Boxing Association as one division, with a uniform name.

Middleweight [160 lbs maximum; 72.7 kg; or 11 stone, 4 pounds] Welterweight [147 lbs maximum; 66.8 kg; or 10 stone, 7 pounds] Lightweight [135lbs maximum; 61.4 kg; or 9 stone, 9 pounds] Featherweight [126lbs maximum; 57.3 kg; or 9 stone] Bantamweight [118lbs maximum; 53.6 kg; or 8 stone, 6 pounds] Flyweight [112lbs maximum; 50.9 kg; or 8 stone] NOTE: weight class key- one pound equals .45359237 kilograms one pound equals .0714285714 stone- sixteen ounces equals one pound, 14 stone and 6 kilograms.

Olympic Boxing Classes & Weight Divisions: [American lbs, European kilograms, English stones] One pound (lb as unit of mass) is equal to 16 ounces (oz) One kilogram (also equal to 1,000 grams) is equal to 2.2 lbs One stone is equal to 14 pounds (with pounds rounding 5/8th) Super Heavyweight: [202lbs + above; 91.6 kg or 14 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1984-end 2004): legislation pending before International Olympic Congress , not subject to change by AIBA . Heavyweight: [179-201lbs*; 81.2 – 91.2 kg; 12 stone, 11 pounds – 14 stone, 5 pounds]– (est. 1904) Light Heavyweight: [166-178lbs; 75.3 – 80.7 kg; or 11 stone, 12 pounds – 12 stone, 10 pounds – (est.

1920) Middleweight: [157-165lbs; 71.2 – 74.8; or 11 stone, 3 pounds – 11 stone, 11 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Middleweight: [148-156lbs; 67.1 – 70.8 kg; or 10 stone, 8 pounds – 11 stone, 2 pound] – (est. 1952) Welterweight: [140-147lbs; 63.5 – 66.7 kg; or 10 stone – 10 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Light Welterweight: [133-139lbs; 60.3 – 63.0 kg; or 9 stone, 7 pounds – 9 stone, 13 pounds] – (est.

1952) Lightweight: [126-132lbs; 57.2 – 59.9 kg; or 9 stone – 9 stone, 6 pounds] – (est. 1904) Featherweight: [120-125lbs; 54.4 – 56.7 kg; or 8 stone, 8 pounds – 8 stone, 13 pounds] – (est. 1904) Bantamweight: [113-119lbs; 51.3 – 53.9 kg; or 8 stone, 1 pound – 8 stone, 7 pounds] – (est. 1904) Flyweight: [107-112lbs; 48.5 – 50.8 kg; or 7 stone, 9 pounds – 8 stone] – (est. 1904) Light Flyweight: [106 – below; less than 48.1 kg; or 7 stone, 8 pounds and below] – (est.

1968) Detailed Weight Division History [in American lbs, European kilograms, English stones] Heavyweight (over 200 pounds-unlimited; over 91.4 kg; 14 stone, 5 pounds - unlimited): First originated as 160 pounds plus (over 72.7 kg or 11 stone, 4 pounds) by Jack Broughton (in 1738); next established by the ABA as unlimited (in 1889); reaffirmed no limit by the NSC (in 1909); changed by the NYSAC to 175 plus in 1920; modified again in 1979 by the WBC (followed by the WBA in 1982 and the IBF in 1983); again modified in 2004 by the WBA, WBC and IBF to mean 201-plus pounds.

Cruiserweight [also called junior heavyweight] (176-200 lbs; 80.0 – 90.0 kg; 12 stone 8 pounds – 14 stone 4 pounds): First originated in England (later called lighter-heavyweight); next established as 176-190 lbs (80.0 – 86.2 kg or 12 stone, 8 pounds – 13 stone, 8 pounds) by the WBC in 1979, then the WBA in 1982, and the IBF in 1983; modified in 2004 first by the WBC, then the WBA and next by the IBF to allow a maximum limit of 200 pounds. NOTE: the English class cruiserweights (from 1889-1937) became light heavyweight (1937-present). The name reappeared in America (in 1980) for a new class of 190, then 195, and currently 200 pound boxers.

Light Heavyweight [also called lighter-heavyweight] (169-175 lbs; 76.8 – 79.5 kg; 12 stone, 1 pounds – 12 stones, 7 pounds): Initially created by Lou Houseman for his fighter Jack Root (in 1903); first established by the NSC (in 1909) as 12 stone, 7 pounds or 175 lbs. Super Middleweight [also called Junior Light Heavyweight] (161-168 lbs; 73.2 – 76.4 kg; 11 stone, 7 pounds – 12 stones): First established in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1967 (see Don Fullmer vs. Joe Hopkins) ; then re-established by the Ohio Boxing Commission (in 1974); then "resurrected" by the World Athletic Association (in 1982); next recognized by the IBF (in 1984); then the WBA (in 1987): and last by the WBC (in 1988).

(The IBRO , however, says this class was created in 1984 by the IBF; followed by the WBA in 1987; and the WBC in 1988. [2] )) Middleweight (155-160 lbs; 70.5 – 72.7 kg; 11 stone, 1 pound – 11 stone, 6 pounds): First established by the ABA as 11 stone, 4 pounds (in 1889); modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 11 stone, 6 pounds or 160 lbs. Junior Middleweight [also called Light Middleweight, Super Welterweight] (148-154 lbs; 67.3 – 70.0 kg; 10 stone, 8 pounds – 11 stone): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920); first established by the NBA (in 1956). Recognized by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control and European Boxing Union (in 1962).

NOTE: this weight class can be divided into two historical periods: 1956-1962 and 1963-present. (The IBRO says it was created by the WBA in 1962- the WBA's first world junior middleweight title bout was held on October 20, 1962, three days after a "world" junior middleweight title bout sanctioned by the Austrian Boxing Board of Control. The WBC recognized the division in 1963 and later renamed it the "Super Welterweight" division.) Welterweight (141-147 lbs; 64.1 – 66.8 kg; 10 stone, 1 pound – 10 stone, 7 pounds): First recognized in England as 142-145 pounds (in 1889, then 1892). Next established by the NSC (in 1909) as 10 stone, 7 pounds or 147 lbs and made uniform as 147 pounds by the NYSAC and NBA (in 1920).

Junior Welterweight (also called Light Welterweight or Super Lightweight): (136-140 lbs; 61.8 – 63.6 kg; 9 stone, 10 pounds – 10 stone): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920). First recognized by Boxing Blade and also sanctioned by the NBA (in 1922); first established by the WBC in 1968. NOTE: This weight class can be divided into three distinct historical periods: 1922-1935, 1946, and 1959-present. (The IBRO says that was weight class was mentioned in the rules of the NYSAC in 1920 but basically ignored. In the fall of 1922, The Blade, a Midwestern boxing weekly, held a "write-in" contest to name the first champion and the readers chose Pinky Mitchell as the first champion. In the 1930s title recognition got muddled for awhile until Barney Ross reunified the title on November 17, 1933.

Ross relinquished the title in 1935 when it got muddled again. Tippy Larkin won NBA and NYSAC recognition as champion in 1946 but forfeited it in 1947. The title was dormant until 1959 when the NBA sanctioned a title bout between Carlos Ortiz and Kenny Lane . Late in 1968 the WBC withdrew title recognition from “Lineal” champion Paul Fuji and established their own champion. The WBC renamed the division "Super Lightweight" in 1976.) Lightweight (131-135 lbs; 59.5 – 61.4 kg; 9 stone, 5 pounds – 9 stone, 9 pounds): First originated as any fighter whose weight was less than 160 pounds by Jack Broughton (in 1738); under London Prize Ring , weight class ranged from (130-150); next established by the ABA as 10 stone (in 1889); modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 9 stone, 9 pounds or 135 lbs.

First English Champion John Moneghan (in 1850). Junior Lightweight [also called Super Featherweight] (127-130 lbs; 57.7 – 59.1 kg; or 9 stone, 1 pound – 9 stone, 4 pounds): Created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920), though first established by the NYSAC (in 1930). NOTE: this weight class can be divided into distinct historical periods: 1921-1933 and 1959-present. (The IBRO says this weight class appeared in Europe in 1914. Johnny Dundee won the first world junior lightweight title recognition by the NYSAC on November 18, 1921. The division ceased to exist after 1934. It reappeared for a short time on December 6, 1949, when Sandy Saddler won recognition as champion. The NBA revised the class on July 20, 1959 when Harold Gomes defeated Paul Jorgensen for the vacant title.

The WBC recognized the division in 1968 and established their own champion.

The IBF followed suit in 1984 and the WBO in 1989.) Featherweight (123-126 lbs; 55.9 – 57.3 kg: or 8 stone, 11 pounds – 9 stone): First created under London Prize Ring Rules (in 1860) as 118 lbs (53.6 kg or 8 stone, 6 pounds); first established by the ABA as 126 lbs (57.3 kg or 9 stone in 1889); changed under Marquess Rules to 110 lbs (in 1889); next changed to 115 pounds (52.3 kg or 8 stone, 3 pounds) when George Dixon beat Cal McCarthy in 1890; his manager then changed to 120 lbs (54.4 kg or 8 stone, 8 pounds) when Dixon beat Abe Willis ; modified by the NSC (in 1909) as 126 lbs (57.3 kg or 9 stone).

Junior Featherweight [also called Light Featherweight, Super Bantamweight] (119-122 lbs; 54.1 – 55;5 kg; or 8 stone, 7 pounds – 8 stone, 10 pounds): First created by the New York Walker Law, though not fully established by the NYSAC (1920); first sanctioned by the WBC (in 1976) (The IBRO says the WBC called it "Super Bantamweight.") The WBA followed in 1977. Bantamweight (116-118 lbs; 52.7 – 53.6 kg; or 8 stone, 4 pound – 8 stone, 6 pounds): First established by the ABA (in 189), then fully sanctioned by the NSC (in 1909) as 118 lbs (53.6 kg or 8 stone, 6 pounds). Later solidified by the New York Walker Law for standardized weight divisions (in 1920); endorsed by the NYSAC, and sanctioned by the NBA.

Under London Prize Ring Rules, the weight division was 105 lbs (47.7 kg or 7 stone, 7 pounds). Under Queensberry Rules , it increased to 112 lbs (50.9 kg or 8 stone in 1880) and then 115 pounds (52.3 kg or 8 stone, 3 pounds in 1890). The weight class was set at 116 pounds (52.7 kg or 8 stone, 4 pounds in 1898). The present 118 pound limit was first adopted in England (in 1904), then by the NSC (in 1909). Junior Bantamweight [also called Light Bantamweight, Super Flyweight] (113-115 lbs; 51.4 – 52.3 kg; or 8 stone, 1 pound – 8 stone, 3 pounds): First created by the New York Walker Law (in 1920) regulating standardized weight divisions.

(The IBRO says it was mentioned in the rules of the NYSAC in 1920, but apparently no titles were ever held. The WBC re-introduced the division as "Super Flyweight" in 1980. The WBA followed in 1981.) Flyweight [also called Paperweight in England] (109-112 lbs; 49.5 – 50.0 kg; or 7 stone, 11 pounds – 8 stone): First established by the NSC (in 1909) as 112 lbs (50.9 kg or 8 stone). English boxing authorities followed suit and set the weight limit as 108 lbs (49.1 kg or 7 stone, 10 pounds in 1910). The NBA and NYSAC recognized this weight class in 1927. New York’s 1920 Walker Law established the weight class at 112 pounds.

Junior Flyweight [also called Light Flyweight] (106-108 lbs; 48.2 – 49.1 kg; 7 stone, 8 pounds – 7 stone, 10 pounds): First established by the 1920 Walker Law regulating standardized weight divisions. First sanctioned by the WBC in 1975. (The IBRO says it was established by the NYSAC at 109 pounds in 1920. Not much happened and it disappeared quickly. The WBC and WBA re-introduced the class at 108 pounds in 1975. The WBC called the division "Light Flyweight.") Strawweight [also called Minimumweight, Mini-Flyweight] (96-105 lbs; 43.6 – 47.7 kg; or 6 stone, 12 pounds – 7 stone, 7 pounds): First established as a "worldwide" division by the IBF (in 1987) and later recognized by both the WBA and WBC.

(The IBRO says it was established by the Thai Boxing Commission at 105 pounds in 1984. The IBF, WBC and WBA created the division in 1987. The IBF called it "Mini Flyweight"; the WBC "Strawweight"; and the WBA "Minimumweight." The IBF held its first world title bout for the division in June 1987; the WBC in October 1987, and the WBA in January 1988.) Paperweight (95lbs and below; less than 43.2 kg; or 6 stone, 11 pounds): First established by the Queensberry Amateur Championship and ABA as 95 lbs and less (in 1880). In time the paperweight champion became synonymous with the flyweight and bantamweight champions, although the weight actually increased 17 pounds by sanctioning of the NSC around 1896-1898.

Supplemental Information: 17 alphabetical weight classes [Cruiserweight by the World Boxing Council (in 1979); Super Middleweight (or junior light heavyweight) in Utah in 1967, by the Ohio Boxing Commission (in 1974), by the World Athletic Association in 1982, and officially by the International Boxing Federation (in 1984); and Mini-Flyweight (Strawweight or Minimumweight) by the International Boxing Federation (in 1987). NOTE: Cruiserweight limit was changed from 190-195 to a uniform 200, and was recognized by the World Boxing Council , World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation (in 2004)]. 14 conventional weight classes (Junior Middleweight, Junior Welterweight, Junior Lightweight, Junior Featherweight, Junior Bantamweight and Junior Flyweight) amended by the NBA and NYSAC after implemented New York Walker Law of 1920). 8 traditional weight classes (Light Heavyweight, Welterweight and Flyweight) established by the National Sporting Club of London (ratified in 1909) as championship divisions (est.

1910). 5 professional divisions throughout the 19th century (in 1889) with Bantamweight (Flyweight later modified three times as Featherweight) as set forth by the Pelican Club (a combination entity of the Pugilistic Society and Club ; later gave way to the National Sporting Club, which in time became the modern day British Board of Boxing Control ). 4 original weight classes (Middleweight and Featherweight) adopted by the Amateur Boxing Association (in 1880). 2 inaugural weight classes (Heavyweight and Light(er)weight) set by Broughton’s Rules governing prize fights (in 1738). Primary source: The History of Modern Day Weight Categories (as edited by BoxRec Wikipedia Editors)--Boxing Press, Editor in Chief, Greg Goodrich; International Boxing Research Organization Boxing Weight Classes Boxing Weight Classes Boxing Weight Classes by Scotty L of Predictem.com We get a common email from our readers asking "What are the weight classes in boxing?" It's a great question, so we decided to throw together a chart for our readers so they're able to view the different divisions a boxer will fall under.

For fun, we also listed the best boxer of all time for each classification. History: Boxing originally had eight weight categories (classes)ï¿½Heavyweight, Light Heavyweight, Middleweight, Welterweight, Lightweight, Featherweight, Bantamweight, and Flyweight. Over time, other divisions were created and there are now 17 weight divisions in boxing. The lack of clarity today is a common sticking point with fans. In the old days, there were eight divisions with one champion in each class. Nowadays, there are at least four recognized world champions in each division, with some organizations having multiple champions in the same division. There are upwards of 75 world champions today. Here is a brief explanation and history of the different weight classes in boxing. Heavyweight Maximum Weight: Unlimited Greatest Ever: A battle between Joe Louis and Muhammad Ali, with Ali perhaps edging it out. Boxingï¿½s glamour division. Many feel the sport goes as the heavyweight division goes. After having been dominated by American fighters for a century, has fallen to an all-time low, with the balance of power having shifted to Eastern Europe. Americaï¿½s best heavyweights may be playing NBA and NFL. Heavyweights are getting bigger.

Not long ago, a 230-pound heavyweight was considered a behemoth and today would be seen as a little on the small side. BET ON FIGHTS USING YOUR CREDIT CARD AT THE WEB'S BEST ONLINE BOXING BOOKIE: BOOKMAKER Cruiserweight Maximum Weight: 200 lbs. Greatest Ever: Undoubtedly Evander Holyfield. The cruiserweight division was created at the very end of the 70ï¿½s to bridge the gap between light heavyweight and heavyweight. Has long been considered a somewhat barren division with fighters not good enough to hack it at light heavyweight and too small to hang with the big boys. Having fluctuated between 190-195, was finally bumped up to 200. Many legendary Heavyweight Champions throughout history would have been cruiserweights. Pole Tomasz Adamek, who appears to be moving up to heavyweight permanently, owns the top spot in the division (as of 2009). Light Heavyweight Maximum Weight: 175 lbs. Greatest Ever: Archie Moore, possibly Ezzard Charles though he never held a title at light heavyweight. Light heavyweight is a division that has enjoyed drastically varying degrees of popularity.

Sometimes the division is red-hot and other times deader than a doornail. Nevertheless, some of the greatest ever have called this division home. It is also a division of very differently sized fighters, ranging from squat 5ï¿½7ï¿½ brawlers like Dwight Qawi, to long 6ï¿½3ï¿½ string beans like Bob Foster and Michael Spinks. 45 year-old Bernard Hopkins and 27 year-old Chad Dawson are the two top guys in the division, with Dawsonï¿½s recent body of work giving him a slightly better claim. Super Middleweight Maximum Weight: 168 lbs. Greatest Ever: Possibly undefeated and recently-retired Joe Calzaghe. Another new division, created in the 1980ï¿½s. Got a jump-start by Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy Hearns fighting in this class in their 1989 rematch. Since then, has become a constant source of good fighters and good fights. Currently might be the hottest division in the game with all the best in the division fighting in a round-robin tournament that will determine the best in the weight class. Middleweight Maximum Weight: 160 lbs.

Greatest Ever: Probably Sugar Ray Robinson, with Harry Greb, Carlos Monzon, and Marvin Hagler all able to make a claim. Likely the #2 weight class in boxing history behind heavyweight. This division has always been considered the perfect blend of power, speed, and skills. Has been home to some of the bigger marquee fights in history. The current boss )as of 2009) is Kelly Pavlik. Junior Middleweight (Super Welterweight) Maximum Weight: 154 lbs. Greatest Ever: Maybe Terry Norris. Another more recently created division. The division started in the 1960ï¿½s, but was not able to build much momentum until the 1980ï¿½s. While more of stopover division, has still seen more than its fair share of huge fights over the past 30 years. Stalwarts such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Roberto Duran, Wilfred Benitez, Mike McCallum, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, and Floyd Mayweather have all called this weight class home. Welterweight Maximum Weight: 147 lbs.

Greatest Ever: Sugar Ray Robinson Welterweight has always been a very important weight class in the sport. A disproportional amount of all time greats have been champion at this weight including Mickey Walker, Henry Armstrong, Robinson, Kid Gavilan, Jose Napoles, Leonard, Hearns, Duran, etc. It might be the hottest division in the sport today. The two best fighters in boxing (as of 2010), Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, fight in this division. Junior Welterweight (Super Lightweight) Maximum Weight: 140 lbs. Best Ever: Wide open. Cases can be made for Nicolino Locche, Aaron Pryor, Kostya Tszyu, and perhaps others. Another stopover division. There have been some fighters who make a home here, a little too big to be a lightweight, while not big enough to handle welterweights that can run upward of 6ï¿½2.ï¿½ Has been home to such quintessential fights as Pryor-Arguello, Chavez-Taylor, and the Gatti-Ward trilogy. Top guy as of 2010 is Timothy Bradley. Lightweight Maximum Weight: 135 lbs.

Best Ever: A virtual coin flip between old-timer Benny Leonard and Roberto Duran. A look at the all-time greats list will reveal an abundant amount of lightweights. Great lightweights have ranged from the most fearsome brawlers (Duran) to the most exquisite of boxers (Leonard, Whitaker). Juan Manuel Marquez is the recognized champion as of 2010. Junior Lightweight (Super Featherweight) Maximum Weight: 130 lbs. Best Ever: Very debatable, but maybe Alexis Arguello. Started in the 20ï¿½s. Gained occasional foothold, but not until the 1970ï¿½s did it become a division worth consistently following. A ton of great fighters have fought in this division. Robert Guerrero might be the man as of now (2010). Featherweight Maximum Weight: 126 lbs. Best Ever: Willie Pep. This weight class has long been a favorite among lighter-weight enthusiasts, providing thrills and great fights and fighters since the early 20th century. Undefeated Indonesian stylist Chris John currently rules the roost in 2010.

Junior Featherweight (Super Bantamweight) Maximum Weight: 122 lbs. Best Ever: Wilfredo Gomez Junior featherweight came into existence in the 1970ï¿½s and immediately struck a chord, thanks in part to murderous punching and long-reigning Wilfredo Gomez. Since then, great fighters have made their home at 122 lbs. Most fighters, however, use it to bide time between bantamweight and featherweight. Nearly 6 feet-tall Celestino Caballero might be the #1 guy right now (as of 2010). Bantamweight Maximum Weight: 118 lbs. Best Ever: Eder Jofre Bantamweights have provided an eclectic mix of fighters and styles to the sport, from skilled boxers like 5ï¿½11ï¿½ Panama Al Brown and Jofre to KO punchers like Ruben Olivares and Carlos Zarate. Best guy in the division right now is probably Japanï¿½s Hozumi Hasegawa. (as of 2010) Junior Bantamweights (Super Flyweight) Maximum Weight: 115 lbs.

Best Ever: Khaosai Galaxy or maybe Gilberto Roman. Was greeted in the 1980ï¿½s with skepticism by those who questioned the need for a division to bridge the six-pound gap between flyweight and bantamweight. Some of that criticism has worn off in light of the handful of excellent fighters who have reigned in this weight class. As of 2010, Vic Darchinyan is the recognized champion, with a guy who knocked him outï¿½Nonito Donaire hot on his heels. Flyweight Maximum Weight: 112 lbs. Best Ever: Jimmy Wilde A longtime standout weight class in boxing, though not a favorite of U.S. fight fans. Manny Pacquiao first won a title in this weight class. As of 2010, the top spot is up for grabs contested by a group of excellent fighters. 112 lbs. is one of the sportï¿½s deepest divisions. Junior Flyweight Maximum Weight: 108 lbs. Best Ever: Humberto ï¿½Chiquitaï¿½ Gonzalez, Jung-Koo Chang, Michael Carbajal, Myung-Woo Yuh.

Junior flyweight was created in the 1970ï¿½s, and has been home to many of the great Asian and Latin American fighters for over a quarter-century. As of 2010, the top dog at 108 lbs. is longtime Puerto Rican stalwart Ivan Calderon. Strawweight Maximum Weight: 105 lbs. Best Ever: Ricardo Lopez (by a landslide) Boxingï¿½s little guys. This division was a laughingstock of sorts until legitimized by all-time great Ricardo ï¿½Finitoï¿½ Lopez, who reigned for almost a decade and was undefeated in over 50 fights. Fighters in this division are almost exclusively from Asia and Latin America. Several undefeated titlists are currently contesting the #1 spot. Free Boxing Picks Each week, Big Scotty L makes picks on upcoming boxing matches in an attempt to make a punching bag out of his bookie. Scotty is a GREAT boxing handicapper who offers tremendous insight on the fights and his knowledge isn't just limited to boxing matches in the USA. He has a broad knowledge of international fights as well. Follow Scotty each week as he previews the best fights of the week.

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Lightweight Weight Limit A boxer who wishes to compete as a lightweight at the professional level must weigh between 130 and 135 pounds, according to the International Boxing Organization and World Boxing Organization. Although many people think of a weight class as dictating a fighter's maximum weight, it also governs a fighter's minimum weight. Among the weight classes in the sport, the lightweight class is roughly in the middle. In U.S. amateur boxing, lightweight fighters must weigh between 126 and 132 pounds. Other Weight Classes If you're a professional fighter and you find it challenging to weigh between 130 and 135 pounds, you have the choice of competing at a lower or higher weight class. The super featherweight/junior lightweight class accepts fighters who weigh no more than 130 pounds and no less than 126 pounds. If you weigh more than 135 pounds, the ideal weight class for you is likely junior welterweight, in which you must weigh between 136 and 140 pounds.

Amateurs can fight as a featherweight -- 120 to 125 pounds -- or a light welterweight -- 133 to 141 pounds. Notable Lightweight Fighters In boxing, it's common for a fighter to compete in a lower weight class early in his career and then move up through the weight classes throughout the years. Multiple title holder, Manny Pacquiao, for example, competed as a flyweight at 112 pounds early in his career, had a brief stop in the lightweight division midway through his career, and in his 2012 defeat to Juan Manuel Marquez, weighed 147 pounds. Notable fighters who once competed as lightweights include Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Shane Mosley. Making Weight Making weight can be an arduous experience for any fighter. If a fighter has contractually agreed to fight as a lightweight but has a "walking around" weight of 145 pounds, he'll train vigorously to drop his weight to the acceptable range by the day of the weigh-in, which is typically 24 to 48 hours before the fight.

If the fighter struggles to make weight, he'll often wear a rubber suit while exercising to lose water weight through sweat, and then rehydrate after making weight. List of Boxing Weight Classes | eHow List of Boxing Weight Classes Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images The World Boxing Council, World Boxing Association, World Boxing Organization and International Boxing Federation govern 17 weight classes at the professional level of this sport. Class names vary somewhat and the weight limits range from 105 pounds in the lightest category to unlimited in the heaviest. On the amateur side, the Olympic tournaments feature 10 weight classes ranging from the lightest, with a 46-kg limit, to an unlimited class. Mini Flyweight/Strawweight/Minimumweight The is the lightest boxing weight at the professional level at 105 pounds, or 47.627 kilograms. The IBF and WBO call this the Mini Flyweight Division. The WBC refers to it as the Strawweight and the WBA calls it Minimumweight. Junior Flyweight/Light Flyweight Next is the 108-lb. or 48.988-kg.

division -- called Junior Flyweight (WBO, IBF) or the Light Flyweight (WBA, WBC). In the Olympics, the lightest class is Light Flyweight with a 46-to-49-kg. limit. Flyweight This is the universally recognized name for the 112-lb. class, or 50.802-kg. In the Olympics, this class limit is 52 kg. Super Flyweight/Junior Bantamweight The next highest professional class is 115 lbs. or 52.163 kg. -- called Super Flyweight (WBA, WBC) or Junior Bantamweight (IBF and WBO). Bantamweight This is the universally recognized name for the 118-lb. or 53.525-kg. class. In the Olympics, this class limit is 54 kg. Super Bantamweight/Light Featherweight The next highest professional level is 122 lbs. or 55.225 kg. -- called the Super Bantamweight (WBA, WBC) or Light Featherweight (IBF, WBO).

Featherweight This is the universally recognized name for the 126-lb. or 57.153-kg. professional class. Other People Are Reading Boxing and Weight Training Workouts Super Featherweight/Junior Lightweight The next heaviest professional weight is 130 lbs. or 58.967 kg. -- called Super Featherweight (WBA/WBC) or Junior Lightweight (WBO/IBF). Lightweight This is the universally recognized name for the 135-lb. or 61.235-kg. class. In the Olympics, this class limit is 60 kg. Super Lightweight/Junior Welterweight The next heaviest class is 140 lbs. or 63.503 kg. -- called Super Lightweight (WBA/WBC) or Junior Welterweight (WBO/IBF). In the Olympics, the Light Welterweight class limit is 64 kg. Welterweight This is the universally recognized name for the 147-lb. or 66.678-kg. class. In the Olympics, its limit is 69 kg.

Super Welterweight/Junior Middleweight The next heaviest professional weight is 154 lbs. or 69.853 kg. -- called the Super Welterweight (WBA/WBC) or Junior Middleweight (WBO/IBF) class. Middleweight This is the universally recognized name for the 160-lb. or 72.574-kg. class. In the Olympics, its weight limit is 75 kg. Super Middleweight This professional class is 168 lbs. or 76.203 kg. Light Heavyweight This class is 175 lbs. or 79.378 kg. In the Olympics, its limit is 81 kg. Cruiserweight/Junior Heavyweight The second heaviest class is 200 lbs. or 90.892 kg. -- called Cruiserweight (WBA/WBC/IBF) or Junior Heavyweight (WBO). In the Olympics, 91 kg. is the Heavyweight class limit. Heavyweight This is the heaviest division, for boxers who weigh more than 200 lbs.

or 90.892 kg. In the Olympics, the over-91-kg. class is called Super Heavyweight.

Question: Which is the lightest recognised boxing weight?
Answer: Flyweight